Cub Scout Pack 165St Victor Church

Parent Meeting

September 13, 2019

THE BSA MISSION

MISSION STATEMENT AND PURPOSE

The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.

SCOUT OATH

On my honor I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; to help other people at all times; to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.

SCOUT LAW

A Scout is: Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean, Reverent

AIMS and Methods of Cub Scouting

AIMS

Character

Citizenship

Personal Fitness

Leadership Development

METHODSLiving the Ideals

Belonging to a Den

Using Advancement

Involving Family and Home

Participating in Activities

Serving Home and Neighborhood

Wearing the Uniform

https://www.scouting.org/programs/cub-scouts/aims-and-methods/

2019-2020 Pack Committee

Committee Chair Wendy Lee*

Secretary VACANT

Treasurer Alice Tsang

Advancement Chair VACANT

Public Relations Chair VACANT

Outdoor Activity Chair VACANT

Membership and Registration Chair VACANT

Friends of Scouting (FOS) Chair VACANT

Blue & Gold Banquet Chair VACANT

Religious Emblem Coordinator Ali Dumanig

Scout-o-Rama Chair VACANT

2019-2020 Pack Organization

Den 5 (Tiger)

First Grade (Age 6-7)

Den Leader: Tim Petro

Asst Den Leader: VACANT

11 Scouts

Den 4 (Wolf)

Second Grade (Age 7-8)

Den Leader: Victoria Hinkle

Asst Den Leader: VACANT

6 Scouts

Den 3 (Bear)

Third Grade (Age 8-9)

Den Leader: John Lorang

Asst Den Leader: Ace Agustin

7 Scouts

Den 2 (Webelos)

Fourth Grade (Age 9-10)

Den Leader: Ali Dumanig

Asst Den Leader: Leslie Felipe

10 Scouts

Den 1 (Arrow of Light)

Fifth Grade (Age 10-11)

Den Leader: Dominic Abucejo

Asst Den Leader: VACANT

6 Scouts

Den 7 (Lion)

Kindergarten (Age 5-6)

Den Leader: Maribeth Mayled*

Asst Den Leader: VACANT

TBD

Cubmaster: James Mayled Assistant Cubmaster: VACANT

Den 6 (Girl Den)

Grades K-5

Den Leader: Michelle Lorang*

Asst Den Leader: Chiqui Tanedo

9 Scouts

Pack 165 Needs YOU!• Many volunteer opportunities

• St. Victor School Parent Participation Hours

• No limit for BSA registered adult leaders/committee members

• 10 hour limit for non-BSA registered parents

• Resume material

• Networking/social opportunities

• Role modeling

• Involvement in your child’s activities

• Build memories together as a family

• Promote civic learning

• Personal satisfaction

Adult Partners’ Tips for Success• Connect to your scout in Scoutbook and subscribe to the

Pack and Den calendars (Demo)

• Be on time for Den and Pack meetings

• Participate in Den and Pack meetings, outings and events (Be engaged and show enthusiasm! Wear the pack t-shirt!)

• Assist with special events

• Be aware of and encourage progress on rank requirements

• Encourage your scout to wear his uniform correctly

• Join the Pack Facebook page, share photos/videos, check pack website frequently

• Spread the word about Pack 165...recruit!

Pack Financial Report

Pack Financial Report

Pack Financial Report

Pack Financial Report

WEBELOS RESIDENT CAMP

Religious Emblem Program

• Catholic cub scouts are highly encouraged to earn Light of Christ (Tigers and Wolves) and Parvuli Dei (Bears and Webelos)

• Cub scouts belonging to other religious faiths are encouraged to earn the emblem of their faith

• Contact Ali Dumanig or the Cubmaster for more information

2016

2017 2018 2019

• Who we areWe support and promote Catholic youth ministry in the Boy Scout, Girl Scout and Camp Fire programs. We primarily serve the scouting and camp fire units in the Santa Clara county. Our group organizes the annual Catholic awards recognition ceremony, and co-sponsors the annual Retreat-O-Ree. We also provide training and fellowship for leaders, counselors and youth ministers.

• The committee meets at St. Joseph’s in Cupertino, Stevens Creek and De Anza Blvd. 4th Monday of January, March, May, August, and October 7:00pm

catholic COMMITTEE ON SCOUTING

https://www.dsj.org/youth/programs/catholic-

scouting/committee-members-and-meetings/

2019-2020 PACK Events• Sep-Oct: Popcorn fundraising

• October 12-13: St. Victor Parish Festival

• November 9/16: Scouting for Food

• November: Rechartering

• January 10, 2020: Pinewood Derby Workshop at St. Victor

• January 18, 2020: Pinewood Derby

• February 2020: Scout Sunday

• February 7, 2020: Blue and Gold Banquet

• March 28, 2020 (tentative): Monterey Bay Aquarium Sleepover

• April 25, 2020: Bridging Ceremony

• May 9, 2020: Scout-o-Rama

• May 23, 2020: Memorial Day Flag Placement

• June 5, 2020: Bike Rodeo

Diocese of San Jose Safe Environment

• “All personnel in every Diocesan institution or Catholic school who have regular contact with children, minors and/or vulnerable adults must comply with Safe Environment Requirements…Any persons, who are involved in any overnight activity with a child in any Diocesan institution or program, even if only on one occasion, shall be deemed to have ‘regular contact with children.’ (p.8)”

• “Safe Environment Requirements: shall mean the personal screening process established by the Diocese, acknowledgement of receipt of the Diocesan Adult Code of Conduct, and completion of the Safe Environment training program (Shield the Vulnerable, or equivalent). Safe Environment training must be renewed every three (3) years (p. 6).”

• All employees 18 years of age or older, and volunteers who work with youth are required to complete the following “safe environment” course via the Shield the Vulnerable online course (www.shieldthevulnerable.org) every three (3) years:

–Course 706: Protect Children (San Jose – CA)

• https://www.dsj.org/opcva-conduct-policy/

Feedback

• Where can the Pack Committee improve?• What is the Pack Committee doing well?